Anti/Austerity Alliance/ People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett struggled to gain prominence in the debate. During his contributions, the Dún Laoghaire TD focussed on issues such as housing and healthcare.

Prior to the debate, Mr Boyd Barrett defended his decision not to wear a suit for the occasion.

“I don’t see what wearing a suit makes to having a bit of conviction about policies you are campaigning for,” he told reporters.